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2016 Postmortem

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This message was self-deleted by its author BootinUp May 2016 #1
The gentleman goes by Bernie haha As intended, no one would or ever could possibly heil a Bernie! Biaviians May 2016 #18
Ok, I admit I know next to zip of German language. BootinUp May 2016 #23
Classy making a Nazi TM99 May 2016 #30
+1 mountain grammy May 2016 #36
Fine. But the OP is still deserves ridicule. BootinUp May 2016 #37
Well you begrudgingly deleted it TM99 May 2016 #41
I was not criticizing the candidate with that post BootinUp May 2016 #49
No it does not. pangaia May 2016 #42
Sometimes lock step thinking is generated by self-evident truths. JudyM May 2016 #72
Why should anyone care if they meet your artificial definition of who is a progressive? Gothmog May 2016 #2
Kinda like when people say Bernie isn't a true Democrat. bobbobbins01 May 2016 #6
Well if you don't agree with his/her definition, let us know your definition. nm rhett o rick May 2016 #12
I agree and you're right, they are not progressives. We know who they are. nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #3
Republicans can be "progressive" too or so that's what they told us way back when.nt nc4bo May 2016 #4
Progressivism started with Teddy, but FDR took the mantle a bit later -when clearly nobody had it. Tiggeroshii May 2016 #33
Well said and very true. 🍻 deathrind May 2016 #5
+1. Nail on the head. Now there *is* a choice. Now all becomes clear. JudyM May 2016 #74
So you get to define people? madaboutharry May 2016 #7
Your actions define you. Not your words. Tiggeroshii May 2016 #10
Well you don't give us much substance. Do you think Clinton is progressive? rhett o rick May 2016 #19
Sorry-No one appointed you to decide who gets to be called "progressive" redstateblues May 2016 #8
Lots of you being critical of the OP's definition of progressive but not one rhett o rick May 2016 #22
A BS supporter saying," lets be clear"???... dubyadiprecession May 2016 #9
And a newbie Clinton fan. rhett o rick May 2016 #25
That "newbie" has been here since 2002, fyi. eom Tanuki May 2016 #38
LOL. As if we don't know that trick. rhett o rick May 2016 #39
Not only are they not progressive, Broward May 2016 #11
Let's put it very simply, I am a Democrat, Hillary is a Democrat, whether you want to label Hillary Thinkingabout May 2016 #13
Hard core. Liberal. Hillary? nc4bo May 2016 #21
What is it like to be able to write off someone's entire history like that? TCJ70 May 2016 #24
Rose-colored? bvf May 2016 #40
Like support for the Iraq war,Payday loans, support for fracking and less environmental regulations? Tiggeroshii May 2016 #47
So progressive that she's wooing Repubs with her "shared values" right now! Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #60
Sorry.... CherokeeDem May 2016 #14
Are you as progressive as Sanders and Warren? Or do you approve of rhett o rick May 2016 #28
Again... CherokeeDem May 2016 #46
You can call yourself whatever you want. But your actions speak loud and clear. Tiggeroshii May 2016 #53
Let me say this one more time... CherokeeDem May 2016 #63
OK Dem2 May 2016 #15
This applies to Sanders as well. joshcryer May 2016 #16
Why don't you guys admit that you like Clinton because rhett o rick May 2016 #32
I like Sanders and Clinton. joshcryer May 2016 #44
This!^^^^^^10000! 2banon May 2016 #45
Your progressive hero will endorse Hillary redstateblues May 2016 #61
+1 BootinUp May 2016 #77
lofl, the temper tantrums are getting cuter ... coochy coochy coo uponit7771 May 2016 #68
+1 uponit7771 May 2016 #65
sanctimonious much? uponit7771 May 2016 #17
Awww... SidDithers May 2016 #20
They are reaching out to Bush donors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ViseGrip May 2016 #26
Everything ya need to know in one short sentence! nt nc4bo May 2016 #29
The Oligarchy wants Clinton. nm rhett o rick May 2016 #35
The RWers have never fought anyone as long or as hard as HRC, and they still hate her. bettyellen May 2016 #57
RWers hate her, yes indeed! But oligarchs just love Hillary! Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #64
Loligarchs. It's like you all learned a new word and can't help using it at every opportunity. bettyellen May 2016 #66
Ok then, "plutocrats", how's that? Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #69
Link to article: "Hillary forces target Bush donors" Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #67
Go Hillary! fun n serious May 2016 #27
Those who would judge where progressivism begins and ends Sheepshank May 2016 #31
The history of progressivism is standing up for the poor, underprivileged and the environment Tiggeroshii May 2016 #43
Nope... You don't get to decide where progressivism is the defining factory for the Dem party Sheepshank May 2016 #48
Why do you think I'm the one doing this? Progressivism is a set of actions to address a problem Tiggeroshii May 2016 #56
tl;dr version: lolz obamanut2012 May 2016 #34
You should change your DU name GulfCoast66 May 2016 #50
Time for a nap. Starry Messenger May 2016 #51
What sanctimonious nonsense Recursion May 2016 #52
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #54
And you don't realize that your corporatist DNC and candidate thebeautifulstruggle May 2016 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #73
Let's be clear, cheapdate May 2016 #55
To be frank… CobaltBlue May 2016 #58
i agree 100% with the OP thebeautifulstruggle May 2016 #59
Sorry, not true at all. Eko May 2016 #62
I'm a Democrat and I will support Clinton or Sanders if he was to be nominated! demosincebirth May 2016 #70
I am progressive and I support Hillary Tarc May 2016 #75
You're right, and there's a term for it. Waiting For Everyman May 2016 #76
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